SITUATION
Romsey 9 miles, Salisbury 12 miles, Southampton 14 miles, Winchester 22 miles, London 90 miles Mainline Train Service: Salisbury to London/Waterloo 85 mins, Southampton Parkway to London/Waterloo 69 mins International Airports: Southampton 15 miles, Bournemouth 29 miles Brooklyns Farm is situated on the southern edge of the desirable hamlet of Landford Wood within the New Forest Heritage Area and enjoys an attractive rural setting with far reaching views over adjoining paddocks and woodland.
EDUCATION
There is an excellent selection of private schools in the area including Chafyn Grove, Godolphin, Leehurst Swan and Leadenhall in Salisbury, Moyles Court at Ringwood, the Gregg and King Edward VI at Southampton, Embley Park, The Stroud and Stanbridge Earls at Romsey and Sandle Manor at Fordingbridge. For independents see www.iscissw. co.uk and for state school information see www.wiltshire.gov.uk
LOCAL, SPORTING & RECREATIONAL
The neighbouring villages of Landford and Whiteparish provide a good range of services including a local store, post office, public house, church, doctors surgery and a school with more comprehensive shopping, sporting, cultural and education facilities found in Salisbury. Good walking and cycling opportunities abound from the property with The New Forest National Park to the south providing excellent out riding. Sailing and water sports are available on the south coast within 40 minutes drive. Horseracing is at Salisbury with Wincanton and Bath to the west. Local hunts include Wilton, New Forest and The Hursley Hambledon. Fishing can be enjoyed on the River Avon nearby on licence via private clubs and organisations. Golf can be enjoyed at Hamptworth, Highpost, Wellow and Salisbury amp; South Wilts.
BROOKLYNS FARMHOUSE
Brooklyns Farmhouse is an attractive country house of rendered elevations under a clay tiled roof. Extending to some 2,165ft² (GEA) the property offers spacious accommodation arranged on 2 floors. Whilst the farmhouse is presented in excellent order throughout there is further scope to improve the property with planning consent granted for a two storey extension providing 2 further bedrooms and the addition of a double garage with a room above within the grounds. Approached through double gates over a sweeping gravel drive the farmhouse is set back from a quiet lane enjoying north easterly views over the adjoining pasture and woodland. The gardens are a particular feature of the property comprising of mainly lawned gardens, herbaceous borders with an adjoining copse of woodland to the side.
HOUSE
HOuSE The accommodation comprises: • Kitchen/breakfast room with separate utility • Double aspect sitting room with French doors leading to the garden • Dining hall with open fireplace • Master bedroom with en-suite shower room • 3 further bedrooms • Family bathroom and 2nd en suite shower room • Study and WC
PLANNING
The property has consent to add a two storey extension offering a living space extending to 3,295ft2 (GEA) with the proposed accommodation providing: • 6 bedrooms, 4 reception house • Family bathroom with 3 en suite shower rooms • Galleried landing and entrance hall • Large open plan kitchen/breakfast room • Separate utility room, boot room and WC • Study • Double garage with room over
OUTSIDE
Gravel driveway • Mainly lawned gardens with herbaceous borders to the south and east elevations • Terrace with pergola • Garage/workshop amp; lean to timber store
LAND
A gently sloping pasture paddock lies immediately to the north of the property with a block of ancient woodland beyond bounded on the northern boundary by the River Parkwater. A further copse of woodland lies to the south east of the house and adjoins the gardens. • Gently sloping pasture extending to 7.3 acres • Ancient mixed woodland with duck flight pond and stream frontage extending to 13 acres • Mixed copse of woodland adjoining the gardens extending to 0.9 acres • Planning pending for a 5,000ft2 general purpose agricultural barn In all the land amounts to about 22 acres
AGENTS NOTES
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Fox Grant have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
PLANS, AREAS, SCHEDULES
These are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.
PLANNING
Wiltshire Council granted full planning Ref: S/2008/0819 on the 14 July 2008 for a rear extension and double garage. The footings have been put in place and have been signed off by the building inspector. Planning consent is also pending for a general purpose agricultural barn. 5,000ft2
RIGHTS OF WAY
A public footpath runs the length of the eastern boundary.
UNITARY AUTHORITY
Wiltshire Council – 0300 456 0100
COUNCIL TAX
House Band ‘G’ £2,456.28 amount payable 2011/12
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
FIXTURES & FITTINGS
Unless mentioned specifically all fixture, fittings and garden ornaments are excluded from the sale.
DIRECTIONS
From Salisbury head south east towards Southampton (A38). After approximately 8 miles turn left into Stock lane signposted Landford Wood. Follow the road around to the right and continue through the brick piers before taking the right fork. Continue for a further quarter of a mile and the entrance gates to Brooklyns Farm will be found on your left hand side. See location map for alternative routes. Post Code: SP5 2ES
VIEWINGS
All viewings strictly by appointment through the agents on 01722 782727. Please contact Adam Field or William Grant for further details or email adam@foxgrant.com
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.